Comments on: A dozen screengrabs that prove just how much Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem will very much rock your world.

By: Great White Snark

Great White Snark — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:26:15 +0000

Wow, if AVP-R (heh) pisses you off, I think you might enjoy the rest of this list of "pathetic upcoming geek movie sequels" that I put together. Let me know what you think.

By: Norm Schrager

Norm Schrager — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:50:00 +0000

Oh lord, do you guys nail it. When an entire industry (okay, most of an entire industry) is aimed at 14-21 year-old boys, of course you can recycle every decade or so! When those 14 year-olds turn 24, some of them stop giving a shit. And those that still care, don’t mind the incessant repetition.

And goodness knows the integrity of both the Alien and Predator series needs to be upheld. Holy mackerel, somebody save us from ourselves. (I’m not sure who “us” is actually, but I feel better.)

I happened to mention a possible Fahrenheit 451 remake in ‘09 and one of our readers went ballistic. Well, guys, gotta go mull over that remake of Summer Rental. I’m joking.

Norm
http://www.meetinthelobby.com

By: Burbanked

Burbanked — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:30:50 +0000

It’s true, Lukas, that the action/horror dynamic between Predators and Aliens is different than in previous films.

I guess I’m not that big a fan of such franchise cross-overs; I’d debate that they’re nice gimmicks, but ultimately don’t add much to the overall legacy of the characters and situations. Why not create a completely new and original take on the material? Or why not – shocking though it may seem – spend the creative energy producing an entirely NEW franchise that someone else will bastardize decades down the line?

By: Lukas

Lukas — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:12:00 +0000

I understand what you say, Burbanked, I feel the love for the originals too, but I am prepared to give this new movie a shot, since this “preview” looks interesting at the least.

I think it is pretty logic that a movie about Aliens vs Predators will not carry the same amount of suspense that the original did. The dynamic between both species is not the same as the one humans had, of course. Predators can go mano to mano with the aliens, very different from the “hiding” and “escaping” position of humans, which allowed for a much more “thrilling” effect for the audience.

I dont know, just my 2 cents. Lets watch it and see what happens then…

By: Mike Doc

Mike Doc — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:40:00 +0000

I am not amused, and I certainly won’t be adding the phrase “Oh my Great Aunt Betty’s crackers!” to my daily vernacular anytime soon.

By: LAZY EYE THEATRE

LAZY EYE THEATRE — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:26:20 +0000

[...] Burbanked says the new Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem is going to be totally kick ass. [...]

By: Burbanked

Burbanked — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:09:45 +0000

KC – we’re still talking about blogging…right?

By: KC

KC — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:03:36 +0000

Alan that was freaking hilarious… I need to get my bizzaro up!

By: Burbanked

Burbanked — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:57:46 +0000

Lukas - I guess that "getting over it" is a little tougher when one can remember earlier movies in a franchise that emphasized subtlety, imagination and fear instead of gross-out shock. There's a reason, I'd suggest, that the original Alien is still being dissected and discussed today when, say, Dr. Giggles isn't. And I'm not sure that this can truly be classified as a "trailer". It's more like "a series of what's likely the grisliest shots from the movie flashed before our eyes like a shiny object is used to distract an infant".

By: Lukas

Lukas — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:14:20 +0000

wow, you sure know how to whine…the trailer looked good, and it is now confirmed that nothing works for you guys. Most people complained that the first one was PG 13 and now you complain that there is too much “gore”? Get over it…